Is there any substitution for Bible?

Question

Recently,I began to be interested in Bible. I was eager to read through it and get to know what's happening. However,the book is too thick. I don't have that much time to finish reading the Bible.

Answer 1

Not in my opinion, there isn't. Try a pocket size Bible if weight is a problem. They don't take up much room and you can read them anywhere.

I have a 365 day (one year) Bible. This gives me a passage from the Old Testament, one from the New, a Psalm and a Proverb to read each day. At the end of one year, I've read the entire Bible. I prefer the Living Bible since everything is spelled out in plain English and is easy to understand.

Example: Nov 24, 2006: My readings are Daniel 1:1-2:23 (Old Testament); 1 Peter 3:10-4:6 (New Testament); Psalm 119:71-80 (Psalms); Proverbs 28:14 (Proverbs); and because I'm Catholic, an additional reading 2 Maccabees 15:1-16. The last won't apply to you.

The readings will only take me 30 minutes to accomplish. I get up early so I can get them finished before anyone else is up. And my day begins on a positive note.

God Bless you.

Answer 2

A person entering a library for the first time may find the array of books bewildering. But with a little explanation of how the books are arranged, he soon learns how to locate things. Similarly, finding your way around in the Bible is easier when you understand how its contents are arranged.
THE word “Bible” is derived from the Greek word bi·bli´a, which meant “papyrus rolls” or “books.”1 The Bible is actually a collection-a library-of 66 individual books, the writing of which spanned some 1,600 years, from 1513 B.C.E. to about 98 C.E.
The first 39 books, about three quarters of the Bible’s contents, are known as the Hebrew Scriptures, since they were written mostly in that language. These books may generally be divided into three groups: (1) Historical, Genesis to Esther, 17 books; (2) Poetic, Job to The Song of Solomon, 5 books; and (3) Prophetic, Isaiah to Malachi, 17 books. The Hebrew Scriptures cover the early history of the earth and of mankind as well as the history of the ancient nation of Israel from its inception down to the fifth century B.C.E.
The remaining 27 books are known as the Christian Greek Scriptures, for they were written in Greek, the international language of the day. They are basically arranged according to subject matter: (1) the 5 historical books-the Gospels and Acts, (2) the 21 letters, and (3) the Revelation. The Christian Greek Scriptures focus on the teachings and activities of Jesus Christ and his disciples in the first century C.E.
Only the Bible has the real truth from God

Answer 3

If you are a Christian - there is NO substitute for the Bible. But, reading it can be quite daunting. All the "thee's and thou's" can slow your reading time, and can muddy up your understanding of the verses.
For a first time reader, you might find it easier to read "The Message / the Remix" by Eugene Peterson. It's written more in story form, but is true to the scripture message. I enjoy reading it myself. If you begin going to Church, though, it isn't a translation that you can follow along with the scripture, but it would be good to go home and read to further your understanding of what the sermon was about.
It's still a big book - but there are no shortcuts through the Word of God if you truly want to understand His Word. All 66 books are important for understanding His plan for your life.
Hang in there - maybe you could set aside 30 minutes every day to read . There are also study guides for the Bible that you can pick up in any Christian book store.
Good luck - and stick to your plan of reading it - it's fascinating.

Answer 4

No, and it's worth the time and trouble to finish reading it. Reading an average of 5 chapters a week will finish in a couple of years or 3.

ask Jehovah's Witnesses for the book, "The Bible, God's Word or Man's", they'll bring you one....it can help you pinpoint some major themes, plot etc that will help put some pieces together as you read it, not to mention open your eyes to the world situation around us.

Answer 5

There's a new Bible on CD that is actually good called the Experience Bible. It's read by top actors who actually help the words come to life-not like other audio Bibles that make you want to scream out of monotony. I was say check that out. Also trying a different translation- The Message Bible is good with that. Or try a commentary Bible that will explain how the words affect your life today life The Life Application Bible. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

probably got bogged down in the begats huh. The Bible is not a read it and move on kinda book. Look at it as several books that renew themselves after sitting a while. Try this. Take like the book of Acts and read it over about 40 times and maybe listen to it in the car. After a while your idea about it will change to it is just right. Wish they had a tape of just the red letters, cuz reading just those over and over is positively not boring. It is like having a new best friend forever, and never getting to the bottom of Him. He just keeps on giving

When you finally get to a true study of the begats thing it is actually very interesting, but get the NT down first.

Answer 7

About God's Word, Jesus said at John 17:17: "Your word is truth." There is no substitution for the Bible. You say you don't have time to finish reading the Bible? How much time do you spend doing nonessential things, like watching TV? If you really want to benefit from the Bible, you need to set aside a little time each day. If you read at least 3 chapters a day, you can finish reading it in about a year. I know you can do it. So, how 'bout it?

Answer 8

Get the children`s version of the Bible, they have lots of cool pictures, they tell the stories in an understandable manner, not in weird sentences that may have many meanings and they cover the most important stories mentioned in the Bible in a story telling style. Plus you will be able to read it in one day and will fool anybody with your thorough knowledge of the bible. If you like one story in particular then you could look it up in the bible and expand on it.

Answer 9

There is NO substitute for the Bible or reading it. Forgive me, but you have a poor excuse for not reading the Bible. It's God's Word! Now read it! Every Book, every chapter, every verse, every word, every letter of it! The King James Bible!

Answer 10

You need to get the abridged addition dear. Its much better and easier to reed. It leaves out all that boring stuff and silly crap that you really don't need to know anyway and gets right at the meat of things. Just pick one up in your local book store. Gretaotto how could you recommend a child's book instead of an abridged addition? God bless kisses Betty.